Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 296Get this manual
8-28 LOWER UNIT 5When the pinion and forward gear back-up shim are determined to be the correct size, note the amount of thrust play measuredThe thrust play measurement will be necessary for the adjustment of the reverse gear REVERSE GEAR THRUST PLAY ADJUSTMENT Perform the same procedure as above with the exception of installing the propeller shaft and propeller shaft bearing housing into the gearcase1If the measurement of the play is equal to the pinion gear to forward gear measurement, the condition is correctIf the amount of play is smaller, decrease the thickness of the reverse gear back-up shimPROPELLER SHAFT THRUST PLAY ADJUSTMENT
DISASSEMBLY
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1Separate the clutch shaft and clutch rod2Remove the gearcase 3Secure the gearcase in suitable holding fixture or vise with protective jawsIf protective jaws are not available, position the gearcase upright with the skeg between wooden blocks in vise4Remove the water pumpISee accompanying illustrations